Is Bakhodir Jalolov the Next Heavyweight World Champion?
Not all Olympic boxers will become major world champions in the professional ring, but some have a clear path in mind. Bakhodir Jalolov, known as the ‘Big Uzbek’, retired his boxing vest after his final fight at the Olympics, signaling his focus on winning the world heavyweight title. The 30-year-old is unbeaten in 14 professional fights, but the question remains whether he can adjust to the longer distances in the pro ranks.
Jalolov’s last competitive fight at the Olympics was against Richard Torrez Jr, who is now unbeaten as a pro. The Big Uzbek is a master over three rounds, reminiscent of Cuban boxing legend Teofilo Stevenson, but has yet to showcase his skills over longer distances. Despite only one stoppage in 15 fights, Jalolov is determined to make a mark in the professional boxing world.
On the other hand, Olympic gold medalist Kellie Harrington is not interested in turning pro, while her rival Beatriz Ferreira has already won the IBF world lightweight title in just her fifth professional fight. The fight between Harrington and Ferreira at the Olympics was a showdown of epic proportions, with Harrington emerging victorious in a thrilling contest. The American team showed promise, with light-middle Omari Jones impressing in his Olympic run.
The Paris Olympics showcased the potential of several future boxing stars in the professional ranks, with some already making waves in the pro circuit. Whether they won or lost in Paris, these fighters have shown they have what it takes to succeed in the professional boxing world.
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